Minimum 3 years of project management experience, with 2 years in IT projects (Federal Government preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint; advanced Excel preferred.
Experience with project management tools like Jira, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
Provide project management support to the PMO Director.
Manage a major program product, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
Develop and maintain project documentation and ensure approval workflows are followed.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive project execution.
Enhance project management practices, standards, and processes.
Deliver clear program status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify and manage risks, leading proactive mitigation efforts.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative PMO team culture.
Engagement with diverse teams across federal and operational sectors.
Exposure to high-level project management practices and standards.
Potential for professional growth within a federal contracting environment.
Full Job Description
We are seeking one Project Manager for a full-time contract opportunity with FM Talent Source for one of our valued clients.
Responsibilities
Provide project management support as a direct report to the PMO Director.
Manage a major program product by reviewing and approving cost estimates and proposals, maintaining end-to-end financial tracking, and ensuring partner services are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to program objectives.
Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., proposals, cost estimates, funding agreements) and ensure approval workflows are followed.
Partner with internal and external teams (e.g., Federal team, Development, Operations, Partner Services, Strategy, Contracts) to drive execution.
Uphold and continuously improve project management practices, standards, and processes.
Provide clear, timely program status reporting to executive leadership, Federal clients, and stakeholders.
Identify and manage risks and issues, leading proactive mitigation and escalation as needed.
Support revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting to maximize program performance.
Support other PMO-related activities as assigned by the PMO Director.
Champion a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive PMO team culture.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline, or Additional FOUR(4) years experience in Lieu of Degree.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
Minimum of THREE (3) years of project management experience, including 2 years managing projects or product lines in an IT environment (Federal Government sector preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint required; advanced Excel strongly preferred).
Experience with project tools such as Jira, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to document and improve processes (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, templates).
Experience with financial and vendor management, including budget oversight, burn-rate tracking, invoice review, and managing subcontractor performance.
Experience with federal grants or acquisitions management.
Compensation Range: The salary range provided is determined by market value, internal equity, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Offers will be extended within this range, though not all candidates will receive an offer at the upper limit.
